Lead Man (Junior Foreman)
James E. Fulton & Sons, Inc. · Kalamazoo, MI · 5 mo ago
Management$28–$34/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Step in as acting leader when the foreman is away (coordinate crew, pace, and priorities)
- Keep production moving: plan daily tasks, communicate expectations, and problem-solve in real time
- Operate equipment as needed (machine time is part of the role)
- Work alongside the crew on labor tasks when required (this is a team-first environment)
- Cook materials, trucking, and jobsite logistics so work doesn't stall
- Maintain a safe jobsite: enforce PPE, spotting practices, and hazard awareness
- Communicate clearly with foreman/ownership, subcontractors, and onsite contacts
- Complete basic job paperwork/time reporting using a mobile app
- Help train and support developing team members (set the tone for work quality and professionalism)
Qualifications
- Strong civil construction background (underground utilities/site work experience preferred)
- Prior experience as a crew leader, lead operator, or "right-hand" to a foreman preferred
- Able to lead people with a calm, respectful, get-it-done approach
- Comfortable operating equipment and understanding job flow (grading/utilities exposure is a plus)
- Able to communicate clearly in English for safety coordination and job documentation
- Valid driver's license and reliable attendance
- Physically able to handle active jobsite work (outdoors, variable conditions, lifting/bending/climbing)
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and participate in random testing as applicable
- Comfortable using a phone/tablet app for time and basic job reporting
Pay & Benefits
- Full-time opportunity, W-2 Employment
- Pay: $28 to $34 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
Schedule
- Day shift with job-based start/end time
- Overtime/ occasional weekends (seasonal needs & snow/emergency work)